New research suggests that extra activities and homework assistance from parents have little impact on children’s academic performance. However, the issue is more complex than it appears at first glance. Lee Elliott Major, the UK’s first professor of social mobility, suggests that a parent’s own circumstances can have a significant impact on a child’s opportunities. For example, children with non-graduate …

10 Essential Career Services for Job Seekers Are you a job seeker who wants to land that dream job? Are you confused about the career path you should follow? Job hunting can be overwhelming, and job seekers might need guidance and advice throughout the job search process. Fortunately, jobseekers can use several career services to help land a good job. …

Flexibility Meets Quality: The Benefits of Distance Learning Introduction Flexibility and quality are two essential prerequisites of modern education. While traditional education institutions ensure high-quality education, they lack the flexibility needed by students to maintain a balanced life, leading to stress and burnout. In contrast, distance learning, which combines the bests of both worlds, seems to be a perfect solution. …

Unleashing Career Success with Your Step-by-Step Plan to Professional Development 101 The Importance of Professional Development In today’s fast-paced working environment, professional development has become an essential aspect of career success. It involves acquiring new knowledge, skills, and experience to help individuals remain competitive and open more opportunities for career advancement. To this end, developing a solid professional development plan …

Graduate School Life Hacks: Tips for Achieving Success and Balancing Your Life Manage Your Time Graduate school can be busy and demanding, so it’s important to manage your time wisely. Creating a schedule can help you carve out time for schoolwork, leisure activities, and other commitments. Prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance, and don’t be afraid to say “no” …

The Broken Market for Child Care and Early Education Suzanne Brault is a consultant with experience in early child care and education. She says the market for child care and early education is broken with major implications for families, businesses and government. She calls for a major state and federal investment in the system. We know who they are, frantic …

How to Handle Pressure in the Corporate World: Lessons Learned Introduction Working in the corporate world can be a daunting task, especially for those new to the industry. Corporate culture is often fast-paced and demanding, with expectations of high productivity and efficiency. For many people, this level of pressure can lead to stress, anxiety, and burnout. However, there are many …

Land your Dream Job: 10 Must-Attend Job Fairs Finding Your Dream Job Made Easy Job hunting can be a daunting task. With thousands of job openings advertised online and in newspapers, taking the first step to finding your dream job can seem like an insurmountable obstacle. Thankfully, job fairs exist to make this complicated process easy for you. Why Job …

Biden Administration Updates Process for Public Service Loan Forgiveness The Biden administration has recently updated the application process for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), a federal student loan forgiveness program designed for individuals working in nonprofit or government jobs. The program provides complete loan forgiveness after 120 “qualifying” monthly payments have been made. In the past, only payments made on …

The Future of Education: Going Digital Education has, over the years, undergone a significant revolution spurred by digital innovation. Every day, more schools, educational institutions, and tutors adopt digital technologies that are meant to enhance learning by making it more interactive and engaging, breaking the traditional barriers surrounding education. The transition to a world where education is entirely digital presents …